U.S. President Obama meets with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders - DC

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Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) (L) listens as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama and congressional leaders of both parties are meeting to reportedly discuss deficit reduction before the tax increases and automatic spending cuts go into affect in the new year.

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) (L) listens as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama and congressional leaders of both parties are meeting to reportedly discuss deficit reduction before the tax increases and automatic spending cuts go into affect in the new year.

Boehner, House Leaders Brief Press After GOP House Conference

Chip Somodevilla

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) holds a news conference after the weekly House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol November 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. Boehner said that if U.S. President Barack Obama was to veto legislation authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline then he would be calling the American people 'stupid.'

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) holds a news conference after the weekly House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol November 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. Boehner said that if U.S. President Barack Obama was to veto legislation authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline then he would be calling the American people 'stupid.'

John Boehner Holds Press Briefing At US Capitol

Mark Wilson

House Speaker Boehner John Boehner (R-OH) speaks to the media during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, November 6, 2014 in Washington, DC. , 2014 in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner talked about recent mid-term elections that gave Republicans in both houses the majority in Congress.

House Speaker Boehner John Boehner (R-OH) speaks to the media during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, November 6, 2014 in Washington, DC. , 2014 in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner talked about recent mid-term elections that gave Republicans in both houses the majority in Congress.

Speaker Boehner Addresses Shooting Of Arizona Congresswoman

Mark Lyons

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) reads a statement at the West Chester Township Hall regarding the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) on January 9, 2011 in West Chester, Ohio. House Speaker Boehner comdemned the attack in which U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) was shot in the head at a public event entitled 'Congress on your Corner' when a gunman opened fire outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. It was reported that eighteen people were shot, including members of Giffords' staff, and six are dead, including one young child. One suspect is in custody.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) reads a statement at the West Chester Township Hall regarding the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) on January 9, 2011 in West Chester, Ohio. House Speaker Boehner comdemned the attack in which U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) was shot in the head at a public event entitled 'Congress on your Corner' when a gunman opened fire outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. It was reported that eighteen people were shot, including members of Giffords' staff, and six are dead, including one young child. One suspect is in custody.

Lawmakers Convene For Opening Of The 114th Congress

Mark Wilson

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) is kissed by Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) as he is handed the speaker's gavel during the first session of the 114th Congress in the House Chambers January 6, 2015 in Washington, DC. Today Congress convened its first session of the 114th Congress with Republicans controlling both the House and Senate.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) is kissed by Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) as he is handed the speaker's gavel during the first session of the 114th Congress in the House Chambers January 6, 2015 in Washington, DC. Today Congress convened its first session of the 114th Congress with Republicans controlling both the House and Senate.

John Boehner Holds Press Briefing At The Capitol

Win McNamee

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) answers questions during his weekly press conference January 9, 2014 in Washington, DC. During his remarks Boehner said the U.S. should provide equipment and additional aid to the Iraqi government in its battle against militants linked to Al-Qaida.

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) answers questions during his weekly press conference January 9, 2014 in Washington, DC. During his remarks Boehner said the U.S. should provide equipment and additional aid to the Iraqi government in its battle against militants linked to Al-Qaida.

John Boehner Holds Media Briefing At The Capitol

Alex Wong

Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) speaks during his weekly news conference February 6, 2014 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner discussed Republican agenda with members of the media at the news conference.

Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) speaks during his weekly news conference February 6, 2014 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner discussed Republican agenda with members of the media at the news conference.

John Boehner Holds Media Briefing At The Capitol

Win McNamee

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) answers questions during a press conference December 12, 2013 in Washington, DC. When asked during the press conference if he would press ultra-conservative groups to tone down their criticism of a pending budget deal, Boehner said 'I don't care what they do.'

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) answers questions during a press conference December 12, 2013 in Washington, DC. When asked during the press conference if he would press ultra-conservative groups to tone down their criticism of a pending budget deal, Boehner said 'I don't care what they do.'

John Boehner Meets With Obama At The White House

Alex Wong

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (L) at the Oval Office of the White House February 25, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama and Speaker Boehner met to discuss topics of their top legislative priorities.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (L) at the Oval Office of the White House February 25, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama and Speaker Boehner met to discuss topics of their top legislative priorities.

John Boehner Holds Media Briefing At The Capitol

Win McNamee

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) departs a press conference December 12, 2013 in Washington, DC. When asked during the press conference if he would press ultra-conservative groups to tone down their criticism of a pending budget deal, Boehner said 'I don't care what they do.'

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) departs a press conference December 12, 2013 in Washington, DC. When asked during the press conference if he would press ultra-conservative groups to tone down their criticism of a pending budget deal, Boehner said 'I don't care what they do.'

President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address At U.S. Capitol

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) listen in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on January 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. In his fifth State of the Union address, Obama is expected to emphasize on healthcare, economic fairness and new initiatives designed to stimulate the U.S. economy with bipartisan cooperation.

President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) listen in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on January 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. In his fifth State of the Union address, Obama is expected to emphasize on healthcare, economic fairness and new initiatives designed to stimulate the U.S. economy with bipartisan cooperation.

Boehner, House GOP Leaders Speak To Press After House Republican Conf. Meeting

Mark Wilson

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) speaks to the media after attending the weekly House Republican conference at the U.S. Capitol January 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner spoke on various issues including tonight's State of the Union speech by U.S. President Barack Obama.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) speaks to the media after attending the weekly House Republican conference at the U.S. Capitol January 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner spoke on various issues including tonight's State of the Union speech by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Australian Prime Minister Addresses Joint Meeting Of Congress

Chip Somodevilla

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) seems to fight back tears while listening to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol March 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. Gillard emphasized the long and strong bond between her country and the United States.

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) seems to fight back tears while listening to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress from the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol March 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. Gillard emphasized the long and strong bond between her country and the United States.